Category Archives: Local News

LCHBS Grand Opening Set for Wednesday
Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) is hosting a grand opening for its new facility on Wednesday. LCBHS Executive Director, Dr. Tom Stanage, says this new facility will bring staff from...
Josh Boelter Jul 15, 2025

New Traffic Signs to be Added Near Trailhead Learning Center
The City of Yankton is taking steps to improve traffic safety ahead of the Trailhead Learning Center's first year in operation. Public Works Director Adam Haberman says, the city anticipates heavier t...
Abby Saylor Jul 14, 2025

Greeneway Named YSD School Board President, Board Welcomes New Members, Says Goodbye to Old Members
Tonight saw a shakeup with the Yankton School Board. Justin Frick and Sarah Brandt, who were elected to the board in April, were officially sworn in. The board also chose a new president in Kathy Gree...
Josh Boelter Jul 14, 2025

Prison Task Force Down to Two Locations for New Men's Prison
The Prison Reset Task Force is down to two locations for a new men's prison. Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote, who is on the task force, says both locations are in Sioux Falls. Foote says the next st...
Josh Boelter Jul 09, 2025

House Fire on the Fourth of July Results in Total Loss
A structure fire on the Fourth of July has displaced six people. Yankton Deputy Fire Chief, Daniel Prendable, says firefighters were dispatched to a home on Kay Street shortly after 9 pm on the Fourth...
Josh Boelter Jul 09, 2025

YC Emergency Management Director Recaps Monday Storm
A severe storm carrying heavy rains, high winds, and hail swept through Yankton County on Monday. Yankton County Emergency Manager Paul Scherschligt says the storm cell showed a tornado on radar as we...
Josh Boelter Jul 09, 2025

Crest Road to Close Intermittenly Until Next Friday
Crest Road will be closed intermittently until July 18th due to ongoing construction work. Eric Johnson, the Maintenance and Operations Manager at the Powerhouse, says that the road closures will occu...
Josh Boelter Jul 09, 2025

Stormy Independence Day Celebration
Stormy weather may have dampened some enthusiasm for Independence Day on Friday, but that just required Yankton to host a 2-day party. Luke Youmans, Yankton's Special Event Coordinator, talks about wh...
Scotty Bormann Jul 06, 2025

Mingo Retires After Over 30 Year Career
Yankton's longtime Community and Economic Development Director is calling it a career after over 30 years. Dave Mingo, who has been with the City of Yankton since 1993, says that he is planning on mov...
Josh Boelter Jul 03, 2025

The Crossroad Sound and Rachel DeeLynn to Perform at Riverside Park on Fourth of July
There's a full lineup of live music set for Friday night at Riverside Park for the Fourth of July. Yankton native Rachel DeeLynn, who is the opening act Friday, says she is excited to play for a home ...
Josh Boelter Jul 03, 2025